The Pitt County Firefighter’s Association (PCFA) has announced its “Firefighter of the Year.”
At a meeting Thursday, the association presented Jonathan A. Landen of Fountain Rural Fire Association with the award.
The award was designed to recognize the work of an individual who has “demonstrated outstanding support and leadership to their department and the community,” while also contributing to the overall good and advancement of the local fire service over the past year.
Landen’s department responded to 78 calls between Dec. 1, 2019 and Nov. 30, 2020, and he responded to 75.64% of all alarms during that time. Landen also attended all department meetings, and all eight Association and Chiefs meetings, while completing 350 hours of fire service-related training. Landen was selected as chief in June of 2020 and Officer of the Year by the Membership.